The John Harvey Tavern, Lewes
The John Harvey Tavern is a pub at The John Harvey Tavern Bear Yard, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2AN. The John Harvey Tavern's food hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (good), given by Lewes council on 14 May 2026.
- Food hygiene
- 4 out of 5, good
Given - Address
- The John Harvey Tavern Bear Yard
Lewes
East Sussex
BN7 2AN - Council
- Lewes
- Type
- Pub
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap · DirectionsLocation is the centre of the postcode, so it may be a few doors out.
- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
The John Harvey Tavern’s food hygiene rating
The John Harvey Tavern's rating is 4 months old.
We have checked The John Harvey Tavern's entry on the register 3 times since 27 July 2026 and the rating has not changed.
The score covers how food is handled and stored, the state of the building, and how the business manages food safety. It says nothing about the beer, the food’s taste or the welcome. How ratings work on this site.
Pubs near The John Harvey Tavern
- 5The Gardeners Arms30 m
- 5The Dorset Arms100 m
- Awaiting inspectionThe Volly (Lewes) LTD250 m
- 5The Snowdrop Inn420 m
- 5The Lansdown Arms520 m
- 4The Royal Oak530 m
Questions about The John Harvey Tavern
What is the food hygiene rating at The John Harvey Tavern?
The John Harvey Tavern's food hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (good), given by Lewes council on 14 May 2026. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.
Where is The John Harvey Tavern?
The John Harvey Tavern is at The John Harvey Tavern Bear Yard, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2AN, in Lewes. Lewes council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is The Gardeners Arms, about 30 m away.
What pubs are near The John Harvey Tavern?
The closest pubs and bars to The John Harvey Tavern are The Gardeners Arms (30 m), The Dorset Arms (100 m) and The Volly (Lewes) LTD (250 m). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.
Is The John Harvey Tavern's hygiene rating up to date?
The John Harvey Tavern's rating is 4 months old. This page shows the register as it stood on 21 September 2026, and the Food Standards Agency's own record is always the latest.
Source: The John Harvey Tavern on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, Lewes council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.